First time playing GW since way before the Factions update deal, so I don't know if these problems or old or not.
Started up a new character, while Ascalon was loading up, I heard a really loud "CHHHHHHHT" sound. (sounded kind of like a fireplace, but really loud)
Later on while playing the game, I heard the same sound every so often, but a tad shorter, and smaller scratchy noises. After relogging, all sound went completely gone. Relogged again, sound was back with the problems. I checked the sound settings: Music was maxed, FX were about 1/2, background sound was around 3/4, quality was full. I changed around the settings to different values and the same shit happened.
Only happens in GW...
EDIT: Also updated DirectX today (there was an update in Feb? :|) and tested the sound. DXDiag says everything is OK.
Sound scratches, sometimes doesn't play, more crap...
Pez
Matsumi
What kind of sound card do you have? Maybe try updating the drivers for it.
Tarun
Sounds similar to this issue.